Jul 30, 2018 |
October 30, 1976 – July 30, 2018
Gunby, Michael John – Passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on July 30, 2018. Loving son of Joan Gunby (Kerby). Caring Brother to Paul(Charmaine) and big brother Gary. Step Brother to Kerby Jr (Crystal) Chris (Stephanie). Uncle of Cameron, Benjamin, Emma, Evan, James and Drake. Nephew of Barbra (Sandy), the late Lorne 2017(Darlene), and Richard. Will Be missed by many cousins, 2nd Cousins and many friends. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas, on Friday August 3 from 1-2pm with a service to take place in the chapel at 2:00pm.
Jul 30, 2018 |
August 17, 1926 – July 30, 2018
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Anne on Monday July 30, 2018 in her 92nd year. She will be reunited with her husband Bill. Loving mother of Paul, Peter (Laurina), Catherine (Steve) and Annette (Michael). Cherished grandmother of Patrick (Katie), Mark (Bar), Jesse (Leah), Jackson (Taylor) and Claire (Nick). Great-grandmother to Jordan and Finley. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Prayer Service Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday morning at 10 o’clock at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas. Interment St. Augustine’s Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
Jul 26, 2018 |
March 27, 1945 – July 26, 2018
The family of Michael is saddened to announce his death on July 26 after a short battle with cancer. Michael lived his life bravely with a fierce commitment to social justice. He had a diverse and loyal group of friends who, along with family, made sure his last weeks included as much laughter, love and ice cream as could be possible.
Michael was proudly “out there” as one of the country’s original gay rights activists. He described how, at age 13, he had no words to describe what he knew about himself but he just knew he was different. The inner turmoils of those early years eventually formed Michael into the warm, funny and caring man he was until his death at Emmanuel House. In the 1970s and 80s whether in Ottawa, Hamilton or elsewhere he would often be the face and voice to the issues faced by the gay community. Michael, a voracious saver of all sorts of memorabilia, was the keeper of the Hamilton Queer Archives which are now transitioning to the Hamilton Public Library Archives.
He was a lifetime member of Binkley United Church. He found new dedication to the congregation and the work of the greater church following the 1988 United Church commitment to the full inclusion of all individuals in the life and work of the church regardless of sexual orientation.
He graduated from McMaster University in 1969 where he was fully engaged in student life, serving as President of the McMaster Students Union. In the 1980’s he went back to school at Mohawk College to become a registered nurse. For more than 25 years before his retirement Michael worked as an RN at the Hamilton General Hospital, mainly in the post-operative care unit. There he offered a compassionate and steady presence to patients and their families.
Michael was proud of his more than 35 years of sobriety and was a continuing volunteer with Alcoholics Anonymous until just a few months ago. He gave up smoking decades ago but it was lung cancer that arrived unexpectedly to take him from us way too early.
He felt his real purpose in life was to speak up and provide support for those who faced inequality and lack of access to support as a result of homophobia, poverty, education and other social injustices. He served on the Social Justice and World Outreach committee of the Hamilton Presbytery of the United Church of Canada. Michael was the founder of the Hamilton Aids Society. He was also an active member of the Hamilton Group of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East.
He travelled as much as he could and said that as a young person growing up in West Hamilton he could not have imagined such travel would ever be possible. This included trips to Israel, Palestine, China, Cuba and Australia where he could gain knowledge about social justice issues first-hand. In Australia he fulfilled another of his passions by seeking new connections in the Johnstone and Kidd family tree.
Michael was the youngest and much-loved brother to sisters Kathleen (Bob Cruickshanks), Roberta (Dennis Jackson) and brother Bill (Eleanor Johnstone). His nieces and nephews were grateful for the annual Christmas bottle of Palestinian olive oil. All of his great nieces and nephews remember him fondly for their subscriptions to Chirp, Chickadee and Owl magazines. He didn’t have the opportunity to start the tradition again with the great grandnieces and nephew who have joined the family in the past four years.
The family would like to thank the staff on C3 at the Henderson (Juravinski) for their attention and care of Michael in early July and offer a very special thank you to the staff of Emmanuel House.
Visitations to be held Thursday August 2nd, 2 – 4 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street in Dundas. All are warmly welcome to join in Michael’s celebration of life Friday August 3rd at Binkley United Church, 1570 Main Street West at 12:30 p.m..
In lieu of flowers the family requests you consider donations to the following – or any charity you feel Michael would support: The United Church of Canada Foundation Seeds of Hope program; the Cruickshanks-Johnstone Book Award at McMaster University; and the ABACUS project of the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Jul 19, 2018 |
July 29, 1934 – July 19, 2018
Griffin, Emma (nee Lawrence) – Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family. Forever loved and remembered by Bob, her husband of 65 years, her daughters Terry (Joe DeCola) and Patty (Adrian Parkinson); grandchildren Cindy (Sean Fallon) and Andy DeCola (Leanne), great-grandchildren Ben, Chloe, Max and Charlotte; brother Edward Lawrence, sister Beatrice Griffin and sisters-in-law Dot and Shirley. Predeceased by brothers Russ, Gord, Bill, Doug, Tom, George and Arthur and sisters Jean and Sue. Emma enjoyed bowling, being a Captain of the Valley Girls for a period of time and a long time President of the league. She loved family gatherings, celebrations and made the Christmas season special. Emma was a long standing and loyal Blue Jays fan. Special thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their care and compassion for the last few weeks. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, July 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. If you so wish, donations to St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Jul 18, 2018 |
July 3, 1930 – July 17, 2018
Chant, Ross Douglas – Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Healthcare on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease. Dearly loved and missed by his wife Peggy of 17 years. Predeceased by his first wife Isobel and his 8 siblings. Loved always by sons Rick (Kathryn) and Mark (Debbie), daughters Barb Chant, Cheryl (Jeffrey Martindale) and Laurie Oare, 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Remembered fondly by brother-in-law Hubert Marshall and many nieces and nephews and his special friend, “his dog Angel”. Ross enjoyed his camping days and was a member of the Canadian Family Camping Federation and enjoyed many years of square dancing. Special thanks to the staff/physicians at the Hamilton General Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Heart Function Clinic, Thrombosis Clinic, The LHIN (CCAC) and all the nurses at Bayshore for their care. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, July 21st from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Ross’ Service at 1:00 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Interment White Chapel Memorial Gardens. If you so wish, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, would be appreciated by the family in lieu of flowers.
Jul 12, 2018 |
October 20, 1920 – July 12, 2018
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Thelma Olga de Souza (nee Davies) in her 98th year. Thelma was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Leo de Souza, her sister Anne, and brothers Sonny, Douglas and Stephen. She is survived by siblings Dianne, Joy and Robert Davies and Giselle Little. Thelma was a devoted mother of 6 children: Theresa, Tazik (Renate), Mary Di Pietro (Albert), Fran Hutton (Joseph), Phillip (Sandra), Margaret Griffin (Eric) and mother-in-law to Kay Canham (John Hostein). Thelma was predeceased by her children Mary (1991) and Phillip (2009) and carried her grief with her each day until her own death. We are comforted by the certainty that she is reunited with them now. She was the beloved grandmother of Michele nee de Souza (Jason Rees), Adrienne de Souza (Ronald Morriss), Meghan de Souza (Paul Goertz), Christi Di Pietro, Lisa Di Pietro (Paul Turpin), Elizabeth Di Pietro (James Flanagan), Shane Hutton (Denice), Laura nee Hutton (Nelson Pinto), Monica nee Griffin (Mathew Fisher) and Richard Griffin. She was the loving great-grandmother of Mary-Ashley Di Pietro (Shane Grant), Jack and Maddi Westbrook, Mackenzie and Campbell Turpin, the twins Jake and Angus, and Lenny Flanagan, Olivia and Darcy Morriss, and Catherine Fisher. The grief we feel is lessened by our knowledge of Thelma’s unwavering faith, and we are reassured that we will once again be reunited with her. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Turner Family Funeral Home in Dundas, ON. Visitation is Tuesday, July 17, 1-3 pm at St James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St., Dundas, ON. Funeral service at 3:30 p.m. A reception celebrating Thelma’s life will follow in the church hall. We wish to extend special thanks to St. Elizabeth’s home care service and Thelma’s special caregivers: Marie, Bibi, Sabina, Laura, and Stacey. In lieu of flowers a donation made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Epilepsy York, or Sick Kids’ Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
Jul 11, 2018 |
Alan – September 26, 1954 – July 9, 2018
Carla – December 1, 1953 – July 9, 2018
Rutherford, Alan and Carla (nee Holmes) – Alan and Carla Rutherford passed tragically on Monday, July 9, 2018. The happy couple just celebrated their 11 year wedding anniversary this Spring. Both were highly involved members of the community including several Quilters Guilds, The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and The Halton Outdoor Club. Carla, loving mother to Richard (Evangelia) Taylor and Christopher (Talia) Taylor, and proud grandmother to Olivia, Matthew, Violet and Chelsey. Remembered by her father Victor Holmes and his wife the late Annie Jean Holmes, her sister Vicky (Mike) Pickup, and many nieces and nephews. Alan, loving father to Alison Plato and Amelia (Cory) Ryan. Brother to Paul (Glenn) Rutherford, Carol Fearman and Brenda (Wayne) Moerschfelder. Papa Al will also be remembered by his four grandchildren. They shared a mutual love of labradors and lab coats. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides and the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Saturday, July 14th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place on Sunday, July 15th at St. Paul’s United Church at 2:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, 555 Bay Street North, Hamilton.
Jul 8, 2018 |
August 30, 1946 – July 8, 2018
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the Dr. Bob. Kemp Hospice. John is survived by his loving wife and best friend Sheila. Cherished and much loved father of Lee and his wife Lindsay and daughter Amy. Proud Papa of Aurora and Athena. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Robertshaw. Dear brother-in-law to Vaughn and Marilyn Gunby, John and Sharon Newlands, Bernard and Roberta Elphee and caring uncle to several nieces and nephews. John was a long-time employee of Procter and Gamble. He was also a fixture at the Dundas Arena and baseball diamonds for many years, first as a player, then coach, supportive parent and fan. Visitation at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, on Friday July 13, 2018 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 2:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Jul 3, 2018 |
June 10, 1935 – July 1, 2018
Schimmel, Sophia Marion (née McMillan) – We announce with sadness that Sophia Schimmel of Dundas passed away in peace at Emmanuel House hospice in Hamilton on July 1, 2018. Sophie was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph Schimmel (2013). She is dearly missed by her children Terence (Marlou), John (Lisa), Kevin (Rebecca), Marion, and Fiona (Paul) Kinsella. Her grandchildren Annabella, Ciara, Camille, Declan, Ryan, Lucy, Caitlin, Chloe, and late Kyle, will greatly miss their wonderful Nan. Deeply missed by sister Emma Mathieson in Scotland, and nieces and nephews in the UK. Born in 1935, Sophie grew up in Ayrshire, Scotland, with sisters Betty Barber, Isobel Hawksley, Jessie Taylor, and Emma Mathieson, and brother Jim McMillan. Sophie immigrated to Canada in 1956 at age 21 and settled in Hamilton to raise a family with her first husband John Kinsella. In 1984 she married Joseph Schimmel and they spent 30 devoted years together. Caring, generous, and funny, Sophia put a smile on all the faces she encountered. She complimented the good in others. She loved writing wee letters and poems with delightful drawings, telling stories and making jokes and, above all, spending time with family or catching up on their news. She passed on her artistic talent to family, and was always there to support. Sophia and Joseph were inseparable and enjoyed spending winters in Florida. Brave and loved to the end, Mum, “Wee Sopha”, Nan, Nanny, we deeply miss you. XXOO. Donations to Juvenile Diabetes (JDRF), Renascent Foundation, or Emmanuel House would be appreciated. Visitation on Saturday, July 7, from 12 p.m. until Sophie’s Service at 1 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, ON.
Jul 2, 2018 |
Rivando, Rocco Anthony (Rocky) Passed away where his heart was, at home, on Saturday June 30th, 2018, in his 88th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Beverly (2002) much loved Dad to Dean (Barb), Tammie (Brad) and Maria. Special and cherished Grandpa to Logan. His playful spirit will be missed by his beloved pups Daisy and Sage. Predeceased by his brothers Valentine, Rocco, Domenic, Frank, Adam, and sisters Frorina, Yolanda, Marie, Florence, and Eva. Rocky grew up in Port Colborne, the 10th of 11 children then laid down roots in Dundas after meeting the love of his life Beverly. Together they opened their own business Rivando’s House of Gold Beauty Salon on King Street in Dundas, where they made a charismatic team, working side by side for many years. Rocky was a long time member of Flamborough Hills Golf course and was an integral part of the men’s leagues and match play. He loved golf and he loved teaching other people to be better at golf. People had a way of gravitating towards him and he was happiest in the middle of the crowd socializing, sharing a good laugh, telling stories with people and as a result made many friends along the path of his life. He lived his life with spirit, a man of many talents, a perfectionist taking pride in all he did and was good at pretty much everything he turned his hand to and never gave up on anything he started. His life ended as he had lived it, lending his hospitality, humor, kindness, wisdom and a patient ear to all that he came across. His determination and will to go forward every day against the obstacles in front of him, were nothing less than inspiring. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral Mass Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at CANADIAN MARTYRS CHURCH, 38 Emerson Street, Hamilton. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery.
